Obama, McCain Play The Jokers

We have already abundantly written about how the world of pop culture has put a deeper imprint than ever before on presidential politics. The trend continues this week as Brack Obama and John McCain both taped lighthearted “ads” for the finale of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.”

Reminiscent of the spots both men (as well as Hillary Clinton) taped for World Wrestling Entertainment, they force themselves to fit the mood of the show. This time, they’re trying to come across as merry quipsters. “If you don’t think I’m funny,” Obama says, “you’ve obviously never seen me bowl.”

Meanwhile, McCain insists that we need a funny president. “Unfunny presidents only serve one term, if they win an election at all,” he says.

I think after you watch the tale of the tapes, you’ll conclude that Chris Rock has nothing to worry about.